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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.35 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.35 and 194.58 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.35 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.35 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.35 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 63,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306.60/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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